BFFF Announces Shortlist for Inaugural People Awards

The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has shortlisted nominees for its upcoming People Awards, which will honor top talent in the United Kingdom’s £8.3 billion frozen food industry. Over 40 contenders are competing for 10 awards in as many categories, ranging from as Technical Champion and Marketer of the Year to Factory Manager of the Year and Rising Star.

This first-of-its-kind awards competition has been launched by the BFFF to raise the profile of unsung heroes within its ranks. Nominations were submitted by the finalists’ manager or team leader and covered a wide range of job roles and experience.

Presentation at BFFF Conference

The awards will be presented during a special event on the evening of February 22, 2018, at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole, following the BFFF’s Annual Business Conference. Finalists will be invited to an exclusive Presidents’ Reception before the awards dinner, where they will be able to celebrate their achievements among industry peers.

John Hyman, chief executive of the BFFF, commented: “These awards were launched to celebrate the unsung heroes that continuously drive the frozen food industry to be the dynamic and developing sector that it is. We know the level of talent that is out there, but the standard of entries we received was exceptional and it was really encouraging to see how many industry leaders put forward members of their teams that they believe are deserving of recognition.”